September's Buzz

The Latest Buzz

The links below do not necessarily reflect the ideas/beliefs of the DNNS. They are topics of interest to dietitians who work with the public and want to learn more via the latest Buzz.

Blogs - The latest news!

Local news

Researcher from Dalhousie in the news. Food Fraud in Canada. Great podcasts if you have time to check them out!

http://foodandhealthtoday.com/food-fraud-in-canada-with-dr-sylvain-charlebois/

More at this site: http://foodandhealthtoday.com/

Hold the salt, always great podcasts from our MSVU Prof Jennifer Brady!

http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/information-morning-ns/segment/13872906

Ever try to omit all sugar from your diet? Here is a brief synopsis of a RD's journey!

https://www.thespec.com/living-story/7504957-a-month-without-sugar-one-dietitian-s-day-by-day-tell-all/

National news

Way of the future? Mobile greenhouse showcases how easy it is to grow food in greenhouses (14 times more productive too).

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/mobile-greenhouse-showcases-ontario-s-indoor-crops-1.4262512

Food fight: Health Canada, advertisers argue over protecting kids from junk food ads.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/health-canada-junk-food-advertising-1.4251950

Science news

Interesting International study on the eating habits of nutrition students.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/j55vmp/a-surprising-number-of-nutrition-students-struggle-with-eating-disorders